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Thats The Way Love Goes

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[Verse 1]
GI've been throwing DmhorsGeshoes
COver my left Dshoulder
CI've spent most Gall my life
ASearching for that Dfour-leafed clover
GYet you run Dmwith Gme,
CChasing my Drainbows
CHoney I Glove you, too
DAnd that's the way love Ggoes
[Verse 2]
GThat's the way love gDmoes, Gbabe
CThat's the music DGod made
CFor all the world Gto sing
AIt's never old; it Dgrows
GLosing makes me DmsorrGy
CYou say, "Honey, now Ddon't worry."
CDon't you know, I Glove you, too
DAnd that's the way love Ggoes

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The story behind the song

Merle Haggard was a pioneering figure in country music, known for his Bakersfield sound and a career spanning over five decades. He was celebrated for his songs about the working class, often reflecting themes that resonated with many. Playing this song connects you to the legacy of an artist who overcame a troubled past to become one of country music's most influential voices. It plays like a classic country reflection on the nature of love.

AI-written from these sources:Merle Haggard — Wikipedia ↗

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Thats The Way Love Goes

by Merle Haggard

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[Verse 1]

G Dm G

I've been throwing horseshoes

C D

Over my left shoulder

C G

I've spent most all my life

A D

Searching for that four-leafed clover

G Dm G

Yet you run with me,

C D

Chasing my rainbows

C G

Honey I love you, too

D G

And that's the way love goes

[Verse 2]

G Dm G

That's the way love goes, babe

C D

That's the music God made

C G

For all the world to sing

A D

It's never old; it grows

G Dm G

Losing makes me sorry

C D

You say, "Honey, now don't worry."

C G

Don't you know, I love you, too

D G

And that's the way love goes

About Thats The Way Love Goes Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play Thats The Way Love Goes by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Thats The Way Love Goes chords”, “Thats The Way Love Goes guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard Thats The Way Love Goes chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Thats The Way Love Goes chords and for experienced players who want accurate Thats The Way Love Goes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Dm, C, D, A.

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What key is "Thats The Way Love Goes" in?

The chords for "Thats The Way Love Goes" show the original chord names (including G, Dm, C, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.